RELAY FOR LIFE RUNS THIS WEEKEND.Byline: KAREN THACKER Community Columnist Forty-nine teams drawn from businesses, community groups, families and friends of cancer victims plan on keeping the Quartz Hill High School Quartz Hill High School is a public, co-educational high school located in Lancaster, California. Founded in 1964, it is the third oldest comprehensive high school in the Antelope Valley High School District (AVHSD). track occupied for 24 hours Adv. 1. for 24 hours - without stopping; "she worked around the clock" around the clock, round the clock this weekend in the fourth annual Relay for Life Relay For Life (often shortened to Relay) is a fundraising event of the American Cancer Society, and is now held in many other countries. It is an overnight event designed to spread awareness of cancer prevention, treatments and cures, celebrate survivorship and raise money . From 9 a.m. today until 9 a.m. Sunday, relay teams averaging nine to 15 people each will circle the track, with the only halt a brief memorial ceremony this evening for people killed by cancer. ``We have individuals that want a cure for cancer - they may have lost a friend to cancer or they may have a survivor they want to honor - and various business and community groups are all taking part,'' said Barbara Gillon, community service coordinator for the cancer society's High Desert unit. A ``survivors lap'' starts the relay at 8:45 a.m. today. Pink balloons will be released for breast cancer survivors Cancer survivors are those individuals with cancer of any type, current or past, who are still living. The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) pioneered the definition of survivor as from the time of diagnosis and for the balance of life, a person diagnosed with and purple balloons for other cancer survivors. Local musical groups entertain throughout the day. A pony ride, petting zoo and bounce tent will be set up for children, and food is available. Each team will set up its own camp area where members can rest when it's not their turn to walk. After dark tonight, luminaries - candles in paper sacks - will be put in the stands in memory of people who have lost their battles with cancer. ``If you've never gone, well, it's a very moving experience,'' Gillon said of the ceremony. ``It's hard to find a dry eye in the stadium.'' LANCASTER - Girls in kindergarten through high school can meet new friends and develop new skills in the Girl Scouts Girl Scouts, recreational and service organization founded (1912) in Savannah, Ga., by Mrs. Juliette Gordon Low (1860–1927). It was originally modeled after the Boy Scouts and Girl Guides, organizations created in Great Britain by Sir Robert Baden-Powell during . Antelope Valley This article is about the Los Angeles County region. For the census-designated place in Wyoming, see Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming. The Antelope Valley Girl Scout leaders A Scout Leader generally refers to the trained adult leader of a Scout unit. The terms used vary from country to country, over time, and with the type of unit. Roles There are many different roles a leader can fulfill depending on the type of unit. are holding an informational and sign-up session from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at Rawley Duntley Park, 3334 W. Ave. K. Girl Scout activities include enjoying the outdoors, helping others, learning about the arts and having fun. The organization is divided into five age groups: Daisy, for kindergartners; Brownie, for grades one to three; Junior, for grades four to six; Cadette, for grades seven to nine; and senior, for grades 10 to 12. Adult volunteers are needed as well. Call (800) 225-4475 for more information. |
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